American Dryer Corp. AD-115 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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NOTE: To check for proper sail switch operation, open the main door and while holding main door
switch plunger in, start dryer. Dryer should start but heat circuit should not be activated (on).
If heat (burner) does activate, shut dryer off and make necessary adjustments.
7. A reversing basket (tumbler) dryer should never be operated with less than a 60 lb. load (dry weight). The
size of the load will affect the coast-down and dwell (stop) times. The basket (tumbler) must come to a
complete stop before starting in opposite direction.
a. Microprocessor (computer) Dryer Models
1) Spin and stop times are not adjustable in the Automatic Mode and have been preprogrammed into the
microprocessor controller (computer) for 120-second spin time and a 5-second dwell (stop) time.
2) Spin and stop times are adjustable in the Manual (timed) Mode.
b. Dual Timer Dryer Models
1) Spin and stop times are adjustable at the reversing timer.
IMPORTANT: The dryer basket (tumbler) is treated with a protective coating. ADC suggests
tumbling old clothes or material in the basket (tumbler), using a mild detergent to
remove the protective coating.
8. Each dryer should be operated through one complete cycle to assure that no further adjustments are
necessary and that ALL components are functioning properly.
9. Make a complete operational check of ALL operating controls.
a. Microprocessor controller (computer) programs and selections...
1) Each microprocessor controller (computer) has been preprogrammed by the factory with the most
commonly used parameter (program) selections. If computer program changes are required, refer to
the computer programming manual which was shipped with the dryer.
b. Dual timer dryers check...
1) Heating Timer
2) Cool Down Timer
3) Temperature Selection Switch